Hanzel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Hanzel

What does the name Hanzel mean?

The distinguished German surname Hanzel originated in the northern province of Schleswig-Holstein. The name is related to the personal name "Hans," meaning "Jehovah has favored," and refers to "a son of Hans."

Early Origins of the Hanzel family

The surname Hanzel was first found in Hamburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Hanselman is also connected to several place names in the Holstein region.

Early History of the Hanzel family

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Hanzel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hanselman, Hansemann, Hansel, Hanson, Hansenman, Hanssoman and many more.

Early Notables of the Hanzel family

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Hanzel migration to the United States +

Hanzel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Emilie Hanzel, who arrived in Texas in 1850
Johann Hanzel, who settled in Baltimore in 1876
Seli Hanzel, aged 19, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1893 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Hanzel (post 1700) +

Milan Hanzel (1947-2008), former Minister of Justice of Slovakia
Lukasz Hanzel (b. 1986), Polish footballer

Historic Events for the Hanzel family +

USS Arizona

Mr. Edward Joseph Hanzel, American Water Tender First Class from Michigan, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 2

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Pearl Harbour: USS Arizona Casualties List Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941. (Retrieved 2018, July 31st). Retrieved from http://pearl-harbor.com/arizona/casualtylist.html